Israel-Iran live updates: Netanyahu vows Tehran will pay for missile attack as more troops sent into Lebanon
Keir Starmer warns region on brink as UK confirms its troops responded to Iranian missile strikes on Israel
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Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed revenge on Iran as the conflict in the Middle Eastthreatened to spiral out of control.
Netanyahu warned Tehran would “pay a price” after it fired around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening following an Israeli invasion of Lebanon.
Millions of Israelis rushed to shelters before explosions caused by Israel’s iron dome air defence system intercepting Iranian missiles lit up the night skies above Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said hypersonic missiles had been used for the first time in the attack. In April, Tehran launched around 300 missiles and drones at Israel.
It comes as Israel announced that regular infantry and armoured units were joining ground operations in southern Lebanon, stepping up pressure on Hezbollah.
The addition of infantry and armoured troops from the 36th Division, including the Golani Brigade, the 188th Armoured Brigade and 6th Infantry Brigade, suggests that the operation has moved beyond limited commando raids.
Images this morning showed Israeli airstrikes raining down on areas over the border in Lebanon.
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Starmer says he and German Chancellor condemn Iran’s attack on Israel
Downing Street said Sir Keir Starmer spoke to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday evening.
"The Prime Minister and Chancellor condemned Iran's attack on Israel this evening, underscoring the importance of Israel's security," a spokesperson said.
"The leaders agreed that further escalation was in nobody's interest and that all sides should show restraint.
"On Lebanon, the Prime Minister underlined the urgent need for a ceasefire to allow space for a political solution in line with UNSC Resolution 1701.
"They agreed to speak soon."
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Biden says consequences for Iran remain to be seen after Israel attack
US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that there was an active discussion ongoing over how Israel would respond to an Iranian ballistic missile attack, and that the consequences for Tehran remain to be seen.
Biden, speaking at the White House, said he would be speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said Iran's attack appeared to have been ineffective.
Starmer says Iran has ‘menaced the Middle East for far too long'
Sir Keir Starmer said Iran has "menaced the Middle East for far too long" as he condemned the attack on Israel.
"We stand with Israel and we recognise her right to self defence in the face of this aggression," he said in a statement in Downing Street.
"Iran must stop these attacks. Together with its proxies like Hezbollah, Iran has menaced the Middle East for far too long, chaos and destruction brought not just to Israel, but to the people they live amongst in Lebanon and beyond.
"Make no mistake, Britain stands full square against such violence. We support Israel's reasonable demand for the security of its people."
Iran’s armed forces warn Israel against response and its allies against direct intervention
Iran's armed forces said on Tuesday they would target the "bases and interests" of Israel's backers in the region if they directly intervene against Tehran, adding that any Israeli response to its missile attack would be met with "vast destruction" of Israeli infrastructure.
Iraq reopens airspace after closure due to Iranian strikes on Israel
Iraq's transport ministry announced the reopening of Iraqi airspace to incoming and outgoing civilian flights at Iraqi airports, state media reported on Tuesday, after a brief closure due to Iranian strikes on Israel.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 55 on Tuesday, health ministry says
Fifty-five people were killed and 156 wounded in Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said in a statement.
Watch: Biden calls Iran attack ‘defeated and ineffective’ and says US ‘fully supportive’ of Israel
Full story: At least six people killed in suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv, say Israeli police
At least six people have been killed and nine wounded in a suspected shooting and stabbing terror attack in Tel Aviv, Israeli police have said.
The force said two “terrorists” started the killing spree on the Israeli capital’s light railway and continued on foot before being shot dead by civilians and officers in the neighbourhood of Jaffa on Tuesday.
The news broke in local media reports at around 5.15pm (BST), just moments before air raid sirens began sounding across Israel as Iran launched a barrage of missiles at the country.
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At least six people killed in suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv, say Israeli police
Two ‘terrorists’ shot dead in Israeli capital, says force, as Iran launched barrage of missiles at Israel
Iran's action against Israel concluded unless Israel 'invites further retaliation', foreign minister says
Iran exercised "self-defence" against Israel and its action is concluded unless the "Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation", Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X early on Wednesday.
Tehran launched a salvo of missiles on Tuesday against Israel in retaliation for the killing of several leaders of Iran-aligned armed groups.
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